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Antimicrobial denture adhesive and cleanser compositions

US6124374A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 29, 1998
Grant dateSep 26, 2000
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Expiry dateMay 29, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61K8/602
  • WIPO fieldPharmaceuticals
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An antimicrobial denture adhesive, denture cleansing creme or denture soaking or brushing composition comprises a combination of 8-hydroxyquinoline (or its salt) and at least one copper(II) salt. The composition fights denture stomatitis by inhibiting Candida albicans.

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